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Old Oct 7, 2023 | 8:55 am
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Originally Posted by MrCharming
So they clearly want fully integrate SAS into the gsoup including the JV on TATL. Only a matter of time before it’s full on Flying Blue then. On a different note you’d assume Korean Air would open a regular route to CPH or SAS to Seoul. Otherwise we’re pretty screwed when travelling east. I’d absolutely hate having to fly to AMS or CDG first for a 2 stopper to a lot of the APAC destinations. That would be an absolute showstopper.
I doubt that KE is coming to Scandinavia, Korea is not a big trading partner/there is enough # of pax from Korea to Scandinavia. The Ukraine situation is not going away in the near future so I don't know if it makes sense for KE to fly detour to OSL/ARN/CPH.

Originally Posted by profguy
Nick Art - Thanks for the information. This is very useful.

I am one of those rare folks who is happy with the switch, as I have high status in the SkyTeam. In May I bought first class tickets on SAS and joined EuroBonus as it was the best flight. Does anyone know how these Eurobonus miles will transfer to my SkyMiles account?

Personally, if Lufthansa were to switch to SkyTeam my world would then be perfect. But, everyone has a different situation.

Happy flying!

PS - I will confess my favorite lounges are not SkyTeam
1- Turkish Airlines Istanbul - Star
2- United Chicago - Star
3 - Lufthansa Frankfurt - Star
4 - Delta Atlanta - Sky Team
There are much nicer lounges in Asia. I haven't been ST lounge but many OW lounges are really nice.

CX lounges in HKG, LHR
QF lounge LHR
AA flagship lounge at LAX
BR lounge at TPE
NH lounge at NRT (I like the curry and ramen)
SQ KF lounges at SIN, HKG, BKK
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